How Do You Save Money On High School Senior Year Expenses?
A high school students’ senior year involves expectations of homecoming, prom, pictures, class ring, yearbook, cap and gown, and other events; these traditions associated with a student’s graduating year can equal major expenses. There are creative cost cutting measures that can still fulfill the need without breaking the family budget. Homecoming/Prom clothing saving strategy: GUYS – ask and borrow suit/tux and accessories or buy good condition used on eBay for much less than the cost of a rental… GALS – ask and borrow the dress and accessories from friends/relatives, especially those who graduated several years ago, or buy from a consignment shop and pay a seamstress for minor alterations/improvements. Homecoming/Prom/graduation pictures saving plan: ask a talented photographer friend or relative to donate skills and film as their graduation present. Find out if the high school accepts other photographic submissions for the yearbook – and when the official school photographer will
